On The Box: The BritBox Podcast

Brenda Blethyn ON Singing Opera On A Boat With Anjelica Huston

This week, Edith and Michelle are in the presence of a British Television Royalty as they’re joined by the one-and-only Brenda Blethyn. Brenda drops by to talk about her role in the gripping new BritBox drama A Woman of Substance, how she forged out her acting career through success in amateur dramatics, answers a special guest question from by Edith’s dad (a certified Vera superfan), and explains why sometimes you might think your performance has moved the audience to tears, but they're actually crying because they love your shoes.   Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music   Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon   Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Indira Varma ON Why Women Will Always Get Through It

Edith and Michelle are joined by the inimitable Indira Varma to talk about her enthralling performance as Mrs. Gardiner in The Other Bennet Sister. Indira goes deep on the brilliance of working across from Ella Brucolleri, the surprise thrill of the success of Game of Thrones, stepping into Jack Lemmon’s shoes in the first all-female adaptation of Glengarry Glen Ross, and why she thinks Pedro Pascal’s charm originates in theatre.   Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music   Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon   Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tom Ellis ON famous from the day he was born

This week, we have what Michelle describes as maybe our most 'handsome guest' yet, it's star of Tell Me Lies, The Thursday Murder Club and Lucifer, Tom Ellis! In a very fun and wide ranging chat, Tom talks about going to the World Cup, being in New York for Knicks fever, whether he's approached by big women after his role in Miranda, doing sex scenes in his wife's TV show and we find out about Tom's burning desire to be in The Sound of Music! Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music   Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon   Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas ON Flirting at Work Makes It More Difficult to Solve a Murder

It’s an unmissable episode as Edith and Michelle catch up with Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan, the stars of the exciting new Agatha Christie adaptation Tommy & Tuppence, coming to BritBox September 15th. Antonia and Josh talk about filming the show in gorgeous neighbourhoods of London, explore the irresistible nature of amateur sleuth stories, filming on haunted locations (complete with rooms full of creepy dolls) and how they co-star Imelda Staunton once helped Josh move into an apartment.   Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music   Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon   Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kris Marshall and Dylan Llewellyn ON Cozy Crime Fighting

Edith and Michelle head to the seaside to catch up with Beyond Paradise’s detective duo Kris Marshall (Humphrey Goodman) and Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford). Kris and Dylan share stories from the set of Beyond Paradise, debate if TV detectives make the best Cluedo players, talk trying to stay cool when meeting director Danny Boyle, and how his role as Colin in Love Actually has endeared him to every American he's ever met.   Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music   Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon   Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.